USFCR

JULY 22, 2024

In federal contracting, efficient and flexible procurement processes are essential. Understanding BPAs can offer businesses significant advantages in navigating government contracts. Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) are a key tool that helps achieve these goals.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 10, 2025

The post Govology Webinar: An Introduction to Government Small Business Certifications (2025 Update), January 21, 2025, 1:00 pm EST first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog. Steven Koprince, Govology legal analyst and retired founder of Koprince McCall Pottroff will be presenting this webinar.

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Government Contracts Navigator

JANUARY 30, 2025

Many predict that, among other procurement and regulatory reforms, the new administration will implement policies favoring the award of fixed-price government contracts and grants. Throughout the years, the procurement pendulum has swung back and forth in favor of and against fixed-price contracting.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In this webinar, government contracting attorneys, John Holtz and Gregory Weber will discuss the most important legal developments for federal contractors in 2024. The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship is hosting this helpful, virtual workshop on Legal Updates 2024. Register here.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Want to start selling to governments but dont know where to begin? This guide breaks down the crucial steps: identifying contracting opportunities, understanding procurement processes, and building relationships with government buyers. Dive in to learn strategies that can help you secure lucrative government contracts.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 9, 2025

It calls on the Defense Department and the Government Accountability Office to develop a plan to test a novel idea: having companies that lose bid protests to repay DoD for legal costs. What are the differences in the conditions under which the government could recover? Tom Temin: OK, so what is the gambit now? Chris Griesedieck: Yeah.

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Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Fraud in the government contracting process costs taxpayers untold dollars each year,” said U.S. We will continue to work with our federal law enforcement partners to investigate and pursue those who commit government contracting fraud.” Attorney Prim F. Escalona for the Northern District of Alabama. “We

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GovCon Wire

MAY 20, 2024

The SLED industry is among the prime revenue drivers for government contractors. State, local and education (SLED) government agencies spend billions of dollars on goods and services, contributing nearly 10 percent to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP).

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Capital Edge Consulting

JANUARY 28, 2025

Key Government contract changes after the election include T4Cs, REAs, & new budgets. Stay compliant & seize opportunities with expert help.

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USFCR

JULY 15, 2024

Registering in the System for Award Management (SAM) is a vital first step for businesses aiming to secure federal contracts. This blog will guide you through essential actions to take after SAM registration, including understanding NAICS codes, finding contract opportunities, and building a compelling proposal.

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Although Congress averted a Government shutdown on October 1 by passing a temporary spending bill, we may be headed toward a shutdown next month. Fully-funded” contracts are also impacted by a shutdown.

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USFCR

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Build Relationships, Win More Contracts Winning federal contracts requires more than meeting technical requirementsits about building relationships with government decision-makers who influence awards. Contracting officers, program managers, and prime contractors prefer to work with businesses they trust. Why attend?

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Want to expand your small business with government contracts? This article covers how a small business government contractor can qualify, find opportunities, and thrive in this space. We’ll explore essential resources, strategies for winning contracts, and compliance requirements. Recognizing the potential, the U.S.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Our firm handles a wide variety of federal procurement and contract matters, from bid protests, size protests, joint ventures, socio-economic certifications, to everything in between. Often, when talking to blog readers and contracts we hear the same sort of questions pop up. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 29, 2024

For those looking for more information on this topic, here are some resources for you: Original blog post: New OCI Law Focuses on Private Sector Contracts, More Examples, More Procedures Contracting While Impaired: Court Rejects Overbroad Finding of OCI Based on Impaired Objectivity Apparent Conflict: Appearance of Impropriety Enough to Exclude a Contractor (..)

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Want to bid on government jobs? This guide explains each step, from finding opportunities and registering in SAM, to crafting a strong bid and increasing your chances of winning contracts. Discover how to navigate the process and secure government contracts for your business. Why Bid on Government Jobs?

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This week in federal government contracting NASA has announced a $1.8 billion COSMOS contract and tech giants are pushing for legislation to streamline federal cloud procurement, aligning with the GSA’s advocacy for simpler cloud purchasing and value-based contracting. NASA Soliciting Proposals for $1.8B

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The post Webinar event: The SBA and DoD Mentor-Protégé Programs, December 3, 2024, hosted by Kansas APEX Accelerators first appeared on SmallGovCon - Government Contracts Law Blog. Small Business Administration’s All Small Mentor-Protege Program isn’t new anymore. Register here.

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Every five years, the government is required by 41 U.S.C. As such, the government is once again looking to increase these thresholds in light of the inflation that has occurred over the past five years. This will allow for more contracts to be awarded under the Micro-Purchase and Simplified Acquisition Thresholds.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 26, 2025

Federal contracting rules and laws are complicated, and the rules arent always intuitive. Many contractors make legal mistakes routinely, involving everything from completing SAM profiles to calculating small business size to communicating with government contracting officers. The post Webinar Event!

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Whistleblower Network News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Following a four-week bench trial, Gen Digital was found liable “for making knowing false claims to the United States when it mispresented its commercial sales practices during the negotiation and subsequent performance of a General Services Administration (GSA) contract,” according to the government.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 14, 2025

And now this week in federal government contracting news, check out stories about new changes to contracting at various agencies including possibly having GSA do more of the contracting for other agencies, as well as changes to DoD workforce and regulations. Please visit the website at WIFCON.com.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The rule, which applied to open market competitions, will, once the rule is finalized, also apply to multiple award contract vehicles. In fact, it was made government-wide when the law was introduced in 1984. So it’s a huge part of government contracting. That’s a big change. Tom Temin: OK. Tom Temin: Right.

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USFCR

MARCH 17, 2025

Winning a government contract can be a major opportunity for small businesses, but understanding contract types is key to success. Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contracts are one of the most common government contract types, offering a set payment amount that doesnt change, no matter the contractors actual costs.

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GovCon & Trade

OCTOBER 19, 2023

We recently authored an article for Reuters examining Commercial Solutions Openings, a contracting mechanism through the Department of Defense (DoD), which seeks innovative commercial technologies or services. We defined CSOs as “another pathway for nontraditional technology companies to provide goods and services to the federal government.

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GovCon & Trade

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This comes after an SBA rule and Government Accountability Office (GAO) decision created confusion as to whether the joint venture (JV) itself needed to hold an EED or whether the individual entities must. Instead, the JV’s members will be directly awarded the classified contract and must possess the requisite EED.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 12, 2024

When the Office of Federal Procurement Policy launched its Better Contracting Initiative in November 2023, leaders promised this time would be different when it came to developing enterprisewide software licenses. Having spent the last six months working with Microsoft, the government is pleased with the emerging alliance.

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GovCon & Trade

DECEMBER 21, 2023

I recently authored an article for Law360’s Expert Analysis column outlining a joint notice issued by the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO), which offers guidance to government contractors regarding entity eligibility determination (EED) requirements for joint ventures. legal entity, and not exclusively for JVs.”

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A prime contractor is a company or entity hired directly by the federal government to oversee and execute large-scale projects. This article will explore what is prime contractor roles, responsibilities, and the importance of prime contractors in government projects.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 10, 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the launch of the Federal Addendum to the Standard Contract for AWS Marketplace (SCMP). The SCMP has helped accelerate contract approvals by up to 80 percent. It addresses common federal government requirements for commercial supplier agreements, such as removing unenforceable clauses.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Need to bid on federal contracts or receive federal grants? Key Takeaways Successful SAM registration is crucial for entities aiming to secure federal contracts and financial assistance, providing eligibility for programs like SBIR, STTR, and OTA grants. Start by registering in SAM.

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USFCR

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The USFCR blog provides articles, news, videos, and training on government contracting, SAM.gov (System for Award Management) and SAM registrations.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Government contractors on the whole are optimistic about future business. They expect more growth as the government adopts artificial intelligence. I’m looking at the CMS recompeting a contract that, by all measures, was being conducted more than satisfactorily by a services contractor, but they want a new contractor.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Also, make sure to reach out to a federal government contracts attorney, such as ourselves, for any questions on the SDVOSB program and eligibility requirements, because as you can see, there are lots of nuances to be careful of in pursuing SDOVSB status. Looking for the latest government contracting legal news?

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USFCR

MARCH 6, 2025

Winning a GSA Schedule is one of the best ways for businesses to enter federal contracting. However, startups and newer companies often face challenges due to past performance requirements. The GSA Startup Springboard Program provides an alternative path, allowing businesses to qualify using different criteria.

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Holland & Knight: Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Department of Justice (DOJ) has published statistics on False Claims Act (FCA) settlements and judgments for fiscal year (FY) 2024, a year in which the Department saw the highest number of qui tam actions filed in a single year (979 lawsuits).

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GovSpend

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As we begin the second quarter of the federal Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), we find ourselves amidst changes that will impact federal contracting in numerous ways. However, this is also the time to review and analyze the federal governments contract awards for the previous fiscal year (FY24), which ended on September 30, 2024.

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